“The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to award scholarships to the 2017-18 AQHYA Executive Committee,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “These young leaders have done an outstanding job for the past year, representing our youth members in Washington, D.C., leading charity efforts and making sure the needs of youth have been met.”

Ty Cornelius of Mount Pleasant, Arkansas, the 2017-18 president, received a $2,000 scholarship. Cornelius is a student at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Kylie Good of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, the 2017-18 first vice president, received a $1,000 scholarship. Good will attend York College in York, Pennsylvania, in the fall. Good also received the 2018 Wrangler ASPIRE award, a $1,000 award from AQHA Corporate Partner Wrangler given to an AQHYA member who excels in leadership and service.

Caleb Sturgeon of Beloit, Ohio, the 2017-18 second vice president, received a $500 scholarship.

Executive members Alan Hinds of Lawrence, Kansas, and Olivia Tordoff of Powell, Ohio, also received $500 scholarships.

The AQHYA Executive Committee serves as ambassadors for the Association, play an active role in the decision-making process of AQHYA and lead events and activities. The AQHYA Executive Committee is elected annually at YES, and those members uphold the objectives and purposes set forth in AQHYA Bylaws. They also represent the 11 regions of AQHYA and every youth member who resides within them.

About the Association

The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization.

AQHA members share a passion for the American Quarter Horse and the vast lifestyle created by the world’s most popular horse.

Whether you’re a seasoned horse show veteran, a fan of the race track, a backyard horse enthusiast or simply someone dreaming of someday owning a horse, AQHA membership will benefit you in countless ways.